Nigerian Psychological Association

The Nigerian Psychological Association is the apex professional regulatory body in Nigeria responsible for the development, promotion and application of psychology in the public interest.

The Association coordinates training, research and delivery of psychosocial services in order to ensure quality control and preservation of human dignity and safety. It provides avenues for Nigerian psychologists to interact and share experiences related to their academic activities and professional practice with respect to challenges and best practices.

Our Mission

To improve humanity through the effective application of psychological knowledge and skills

Our Vision

To develop psychological science through standardized -quality training,research and regulated sustainable service delivery in the national and global contexts

What We Do

Compile a register of psychologists accredited to practice in Nigeria

Advocate for a legal framework to favor the practice of psychology in Nigeria

Encourage the practice of psychology in applied settings

Public enlightenment and behavior change communication for national development

Advocate on subjects that are relevant for positive orientation for positive change and human development

Collaboration with appropriate regulatory organizations to develop curricula in psychology that meet national development needs

Promotion of a mentorship scheme to build capacity of junior colleagues in research and practice

Ensure strict adherence to the code of ethics of the discipline of psychology

Develop partnership(s) with other disciplines and organizations to improve humanity and career status of members

Assist leaders and public service holders with relevant evidence based information on human behavior to guide policy formulation and implementation

Encourage the development of the technology for psychological assessment and testing

Promote an Africa-wide network for the promotion of the science and practice of psychology

Prescribe quality control standards for psychology education and practice in Nigeria